Two people dead, three missing in Oman after cyclone


  • World
  • Saturday, 26 May 2018

DUBAI (Reuters) - Two people, including a child, were killed and three others went missing in the Omani province of Dhofar after Cyclone Mekunu hit the southern region of the Gulf Arab country, Omani police and state news media said on Saturday.

The three missing were Asian nationals, state news agency ONA reported. Mekunu started to weaken to a tropical storm in Oman and authorities began clearing operations on Saturday after the heavy rain but warned residents to stay in their homes, with run-off from river valleys flooding most main roads in Dhofar.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

How Google and Apple are protecting smartphones against theft
Australia, NZ unable to send evacuation flights to New Caledonia
US high school students devise app that detects scam calls
Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan's new president
Study: Children who spend more time on social media ‘more likely to vape’
UNICEF rehabilitates medical centers in Libya's floods-hit Derna
DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving US citizens
Algeria launches 3rd general agricultural census
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentina's Milei calls PM's wife 'corrupt'
Interview: U.S. high tariffs on Chinese EVs outdated, useless, says economist

Others Also Read